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<blockquote data-quote="davyvfr" data-source="post: 1265796" data-attributes="member: 192742"><p>I am looking for a MacBook that is fast and can be durable for 4 years. I have looked at the MacBook Pro 13" series but I can't seem to make up my mind between the i5 or the i7. I've seen both and when I did use the i7 everything was just so much better and way faster but since I'm not doing video editing or photography I don't know if the speed will be needed and the price will be justified. I am also planning to get an Ipad 2 (32GB new) or Ipad 1 (16GB Refurbished) to check email quick without having to pull my laptop out of its case and if I want to go into a coffee shop and do research on the go. Basically, it comes down to this:</p><p></p><p>Choice 1:</p><p></p><p>MacBook Pro i5 (stock specs)</p><p>Ipad 2 (32GB)</p><p>$1698 w/student discount</p><p></p><p></p><p>Choice 2:</p><p></p><p>MacBook Pro i7 (stock specs)</p><p>Ipad 1 Refurbished (16GB)</p><p>$1748 w/student discount</p><p></p><p>Its such a tough decision since the i7 gives me almost desktop performance (or so it seems) and the i5 is nice too. What would be best?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davyvfr, post: 1265796, member: 192742"] I am looking for a MacBook that is fast and can be durable for 4 years. I have looked at the MacBook Pro 13" series but I can't seem to make up my mind between the i5 or the i7. I've seen both and when I did use the i7 everything was just so much better and way faster but since I'm not doing video editing or photography I don't know if the speed will be needed and the price will be justified. I am also planning to get an Ipad 2 (32GB new) or Ipad 1 (16GB Refurbished) to check email quick without having to pull my laptop out of its case and if I want to go into a coffee shop and do research on the go. Basically, it comes down to this: Choice 1: MacBook Pro i5 (stock specs) Ipad 2 (32GB) $1698 w/student discount Choice 2: MacBook Pro i7 (stock specs) Ipad 1 Refurbished (16GB) $1748 w/student discount Its such a tough decision since the i7 gives me almost desktop performance (or so it seems) and the i5 is nice too. What would be best? [/QUOTE]
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